Meeting Place: Fulton County Farm Bureau, 15411 IL Hwy 100, Lewistown, IL 61542
Time: 5:00pm
Date: September 25th, 2024
1. Call To Order
Meeting called to order at 5:01pm by Chairman Phillips
2. Roll Call
Bob Ackerman – Absent Sally Jo Clark – Present Cathy Eathington – Present
Mat Fletcher – Absent Jason Myetich – Present Bill Phillips – Present
Damon Roberson – Present
Fulton County Board Members: None
Elected & Appointed Officials: Kim Mayberry, Zoning Enforcement Officer
Guest(s): Stephanie Sienkowski, Director of Development, Soltage, LLC,
Sean Hickey, Energy Project Manager, Kimley Horn, Joe Zanger, Morton Buildings,
Roger Clark
3. Call for Additions/Deletions to and Approval of Agenda – No Change
Motion to Approve: Roberson
Second: Myetich
VOICE VOTE: All Ayes
Bob Ackerman – Absent Sally Jo Clark – Yes Cathy Eathington – Yes
Mat Fletcher – Absent Jason Myetich – Yes Bill Phillips – Yes
Damon Roberson – Yes
4. Public Remarks – None
5. New Business
a. Discussion/Action: Public Hearing For A Conditional Use Permit To Operate A Commercial Solar Facility On Parcel #15-15-11-300-002
*For content of discussion, public testimony and testimony by parties representing the applicant, please see attached “Exhibit A: September 25th, 2024 Court Reporting Transcript by Dan Kirdy”.
Chairman Phillips proposed to accept the finding of facts.
Motion to Grant the Finding of Facts: Clark
Second: Roberson
RCV:
Bob Ackerman – Absent Sally Jo Clark – Yes Cathy Eathington – Yes
Mat Fletcher – Absent Jason Myetich – Yes Bill Phillips – Yes
Damon Roberson – Yes
Chairman Phillips proposed to accept the conditions for the conditional use permit.
Motion to Grant the Conditions of the Conditional Use Permit: Eathington
Second: Myetich
RCV:
Bob Ackerman – Absent Sally Jo Clark – Yes Cathy Eathington – Yes
Mat Fletcher – Absent Jason Myetich – Yes Bill Phillips – Yes
Damon Roberson – Yes
b. Discussion/Action: Public Hearing To Request A Variance of Section10.A.1 Of The Fulton County Zoning Ordinance In Respect To Side Yard Minimums In The AC District.
Parcel #09-08-25-305-034
Member Phillips asks for a representative to speak, none in attendance.
Roger Clark said he would call Mr. Hitchcock.
Members decided to proceed with next hearing and resume this matter at it’s conclusion.
*After the conclusion of the Vermont Fire District hearing, Roger Clark stated that Mr. Hitchcock was not yet in attendance. Discussion was had on how to proceed. It was decided to hear his case by phone with Roger Clark as representative.
Member Phillips asks Mr. Hitchcock to explain the variance request.
Mr. Hitchcock explains the proposed project.
Member Phillips confirms the need for a variance, swears Mr. Hitchcock in.
Member Myetich asks about a required petition for neighbors to sign.
Member Phillips discusses the requirements for the adjacent land owner’s notifications, but no required petition.
Member Phillips requested motion to approve said variance.
Motion to Approve the Variance: Roberson
Second: Eathington
RCV:
Bob Ackerman – Absent Sally Jo Clark – Abstain Cathy Eathington – Yes
Mat Fletcher – Absent Jason Myetich – Yes Bill Phillips – Yes
Damon Roberson – Yes
c. Discussion/Action: Public Hearing For A Conditional Use Permit To Construct & Operate A Fire Department On Parcel #20-22-29-122-001
Member Phillips swears in Joe Zanger, Morton Buildings
Mr. Zanger gives a quick introduction to the board and offers to provide any information requested of him.
Member Phillips clarifies the Conditional Use Permit to construct the Vermont Fire District Firehouse.
Mr. Zanger explains the handout/plans for the proposed building and site location.
Member Phillips explains the reasons why a CUP is needed per the Fulton County Ordinance
And inquires about setback distance and requirements.
Mr. Zanger responds with the measurements to the parcel lines.
Member Phillips determines no variance is needed, opens for public questions –none, opens for board member questions – none.
Member Phillips goes on to give report on his visit to the site. He expressed concern with electric and water lines run close to the property lines.
Mr. Zangfer explained that he is not in charge of the entire scope of work, but Brian Mercer, Vermont Fire Chief, had said the temporary power would be relocated.
Member Phillips asks for a motion to approve Vermont Fire District Conditional Use Permit.
Motion to Grant the Conditions of the Conditional Use Permit: Roberson
Second: Myetich
RCV:
Bob Ackerman – Absent Sally Jo Clark – Yes Cathy Eathington – Yes
Mat Fletcher – Absent Jason Myetich – Yes Bill Phillips – Yes
Damon Roberson – Yes
6. Old Business – None
7. Other – None
8. Executive Session – None
9. Adjournment
Motion to Adjourn: Clark
Second: Eathington
All Ayes; Meeting Adjourned at 5:58 p.m.
Minutes by Kimberly Mayberry, Zoning Enforcement
